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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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