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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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