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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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