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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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