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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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