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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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