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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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