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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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