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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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