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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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