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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)