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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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