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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education