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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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