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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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