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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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