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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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