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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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