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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of 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 classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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