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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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