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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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