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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major 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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