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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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