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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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