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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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