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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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