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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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