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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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