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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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