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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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