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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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