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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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