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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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