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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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