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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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