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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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