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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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