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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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