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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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