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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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