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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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