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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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