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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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