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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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