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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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