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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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