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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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