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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education