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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. 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. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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