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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 developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around 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 normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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