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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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