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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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