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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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