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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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