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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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