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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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