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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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