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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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