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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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