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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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