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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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