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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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