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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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