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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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