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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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