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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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