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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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