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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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