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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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