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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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