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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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