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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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