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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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