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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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