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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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