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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)