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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world 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 almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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