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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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