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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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