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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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