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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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