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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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