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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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