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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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