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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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