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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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