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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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