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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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