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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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