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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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