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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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