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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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