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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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