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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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