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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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