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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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