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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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