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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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