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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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