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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people 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 massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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