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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for 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 courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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