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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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