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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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