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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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