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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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