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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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