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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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