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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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