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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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