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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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