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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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