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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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