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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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