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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free 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 a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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