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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)