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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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