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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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