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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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