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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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