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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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