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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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