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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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