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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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