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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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