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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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