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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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