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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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