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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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