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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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