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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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