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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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