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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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