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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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