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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources