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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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