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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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