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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. 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 online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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