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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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