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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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