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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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