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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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