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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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