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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered students all over 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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