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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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