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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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