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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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