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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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