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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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