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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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