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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring 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 stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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