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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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