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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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