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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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