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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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