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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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