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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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