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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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