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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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