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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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