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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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