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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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