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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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