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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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