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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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