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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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