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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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