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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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