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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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