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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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