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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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