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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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