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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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