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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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