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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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