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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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