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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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