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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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