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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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