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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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