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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education