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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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