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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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