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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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