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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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