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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take courses 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. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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