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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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