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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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