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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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