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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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