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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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