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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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