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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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