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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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