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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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