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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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