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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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