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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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