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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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