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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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