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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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