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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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