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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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