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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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