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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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