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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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