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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people 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 MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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