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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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