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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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