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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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