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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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