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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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