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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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