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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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