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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling 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 MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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