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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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