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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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