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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire 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 definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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