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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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