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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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