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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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