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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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