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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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