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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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