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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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