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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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