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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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