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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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