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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all over 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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