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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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