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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new 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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