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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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