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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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