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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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