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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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