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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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