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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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