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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources