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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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