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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources