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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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