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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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