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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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