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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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