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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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