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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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