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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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