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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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