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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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