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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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