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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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