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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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