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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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