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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes 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. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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