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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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