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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)