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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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