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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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