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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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