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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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