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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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