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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. 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. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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