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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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