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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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