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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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