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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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