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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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