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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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