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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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