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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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