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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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