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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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