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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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