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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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