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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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