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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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