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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 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 courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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