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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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