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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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