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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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