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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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