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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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