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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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