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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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