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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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