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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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