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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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