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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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