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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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