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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes 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 massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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