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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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