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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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