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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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