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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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