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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners 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 typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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