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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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