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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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