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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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