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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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