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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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