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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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