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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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