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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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