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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 (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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