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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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