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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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