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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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