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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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