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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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