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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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