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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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