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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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