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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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