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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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