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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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