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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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