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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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