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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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