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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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