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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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