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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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