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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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