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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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