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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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