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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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