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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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