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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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