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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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