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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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