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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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