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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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