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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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