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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in 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. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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