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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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