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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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