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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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