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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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