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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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