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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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