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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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