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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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