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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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