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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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