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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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