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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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