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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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