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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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