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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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