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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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