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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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