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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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