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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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