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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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