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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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