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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources