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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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