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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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