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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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