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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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