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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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