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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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