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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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