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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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