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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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