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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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