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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations 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. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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