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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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