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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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