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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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