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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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