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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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