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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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