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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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