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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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