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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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