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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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