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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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