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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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