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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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