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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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