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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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