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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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