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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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