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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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