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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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