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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver 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 customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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