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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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