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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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