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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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