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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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