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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students 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 massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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