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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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