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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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