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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around 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 usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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