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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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