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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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