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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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