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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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