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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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