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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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