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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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