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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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