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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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