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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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