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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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