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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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