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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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