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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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