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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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