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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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