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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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