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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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