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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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