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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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