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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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