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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the 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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