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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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