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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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