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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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