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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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