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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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