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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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