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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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