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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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