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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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