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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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