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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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