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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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