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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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