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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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