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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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