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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need 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 education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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