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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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