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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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