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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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