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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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