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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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