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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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