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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important 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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