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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver 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 mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new 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 definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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