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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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