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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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