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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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