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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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