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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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