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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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