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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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