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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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