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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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