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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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