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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students 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 classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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