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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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