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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. 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 normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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