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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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