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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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