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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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