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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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