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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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