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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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