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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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