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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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