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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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