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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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