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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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