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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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