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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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