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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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