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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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