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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes 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. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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