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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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