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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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