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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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