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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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