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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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