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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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