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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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