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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)