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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)