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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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