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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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