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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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