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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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