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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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