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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education