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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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