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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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