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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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