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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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