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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for 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 online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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