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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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