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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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