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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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