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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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