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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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