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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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