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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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