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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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