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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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