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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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