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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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