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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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