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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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