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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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