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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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