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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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