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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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