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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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