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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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