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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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