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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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