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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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