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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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