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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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